... One of the most spectacular “coral gardens” to be found anywhere in the world. J.E.N Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science

Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd. (CHICOP) is an award-winning private nature reserve that was developed from 1991 for the conservation and sustainable management of uninhabited Chumbe Island off Zanzibar, one of the last pristine coral islands in the region.

The company objectives are non-commercial, while operations follow commercial principles. The overall aim of CHICOP is to create a model of financially and ecologically sustainable park management, where ecotourism supports conservation, research and comprehensive Environmental Education programs for local schools and other benefits for local people.

In 2011, Chumbe Island became the first Global Ecosphere Retreat (GER) certified Long Run Destination through the Jochen Zeitz Foundation which means that Chumbe strives for the highest standards in sustainability through the balance of conservation and commerce, whilst fostering community development and cultural stewardship.

Chumbe’s sustainable management and promotion of key ecosystem services for the region has since been recognized on many levels, including being mentioned in the UN Secretary General’s report to the General Assembly on protection of coral reefs for sustainable livelihoods and development, which states: “A noted example for PES (Payment for Ecosystem Services) within the context of coral reefs habitat is the private, non-profit Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd (CHICOP) in Tanzania (2012).

CHICOP is seeking an Operations, Logistics & Supplies Coordinator (location of work: Mbweni area near Stonetown). The Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing all supply procurements and logistics to support the Chumbe Island eco-hotel; including stock and store management, acquisition, procurement, transportation (to/from town and to/from island) and coordination. This key role in the organization is both administrative and physically active – directly overseeing purchase acquisition where required, sourcing of materials etc., as well as inventorying, tracking, reporting and analysis of expenditure (in collaboration with the Project Manager).

For more information see full job description here. To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to: admin@chumbeisland.com. Deadline for application – Wednesday 08 May. Position start date – as soon as possible.

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